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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1938
Page
2
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The Dover celebration marks the 300th anniversary of the Kalmar Nyckel and Fogel Grip voyage and the 1638 Fort Christina settlement that became New Sweden. The piece notes Sweden’s early colonial efforts, its Dutch takeover, and the lasting impact of Swedish contributions to American life and learning.
Clarence Fox of Route 5 writes to The News praising the improved Shookstown High Knob road. He recalls his past complaints and thanks authorities for the surfaced road, calling it a rebuke to those who opposed the old condition. He adds the improved road makes him a contented taxpayer and restores faith in his ballot. Dated May 16.
Herman Brar, mayor of Mount Vernon Indiana, quotes that serving hamburgers offers more understanding of the town than staying at City Hall. Rep William Bankhead proclaims liberty an inmate passion, while Japan's Foreign Minister Hirota cites nonaggression as desirable between nations. Edgar Friedenberg criticizes scientists for lengthy articles lacking literary style.
Bruce Catton discusses a Harper’s review of Dorothea Bromley and Florence Haxton Brit Harpers Youth and Sex. The survey of 13K college interviews shows American youth moving away from old moral codes yet striving for a decent conduct.
Daily English Lesson teaches correct usage pronunciation and spelling. It highlights common errors such as unruly versus impudent and rheumatism pronunciation. The feature urges vocabulary growth by mastering one word daily with orography defined as the geography of mountains.
Miss Mary Jane Lundgren of Linganore Hills Farms was elected to Hood College's Blue and Grey staff. A sophomore, she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin Lundgren and an active Maronettes member, the college dramatic group.
Directors of the Standard Lime and Stone Company led by William G. Baker and Gov. Elihu E. Jackson toured properties from Baltimore to Frederick Junction and Martinsburg with a 25 member Frederick party, lunching at Thomas' siding. Charles E. T. Best of Araby and Gertrude Knauff wed in Reformed church with a list of attendants.
Three hundred Frederick county men aged 21 or older since last year are counted as new enrollees for the June 5 military registration. Richard P. Ross will oversee the process. City Engineer Emory C Crum secured approval for 10 000 gallons of oil to dust Frederick streets. One hundred Holstein Freisian Breeders Association members gathered at the City hotel after a sale at the Fairgrounds. Prof Wing of Cornell spoke. Western Union messenger boys debut new uniforms resembling khaki reflecting wartime mood.
Reports from Woodsboro Unionville Walkersville and Pleasant Grove clubs summarize recent meetings. Presidents and members led readings, demonstrations, and programs on color, wallpaper, and home decoration. Upcoming tours, teas, and speakers were planned including a May 24 meeting at Mrs. Hahn's and a June flower show.
The reading session featured readings from A Tribute of Flowers to the Memory of Mother and Ver beries Book reviews. Jefferson Club hosted, with Mrs Luther Bussard presiding, songs, readings by Nina Marriotte, and a report from director Mrs Douglas Hemp. A Rural Women’s Short Course delegate will be sent. a spring show with ribbons was announced and postponed. Libertytown Women's Club program on Renaissance art was led by Mrs George H Thomas with readers Ella Riordan and others. A church tour was planned for May 18 and the next meetings set for May 25 and May 26.
Miss Hazel Hurst will appear at Hood College chapel Wednesday at 3 50 am with her seeing eye dog. She will discuss handicapped youths privileges and demonstrate the dog’s advantages. Born blind, she travels with the dog, provided by the Oswego Rotary Club, and is noted as the first woman to address an international Rotary convention in New York.
A devotional note emphasizes putting trust in the Lord and loving Christ. It reflects on how love strengthens faith and reliance on divine guidance, drawing on Psalmic language and a religious exhortation.
A devotional urging readers to align with God's plan and trust His leading. It notes God aims to teach through discipline, denial, and sacrifice, guiding believers toward obedience and acceptance of His methods. Strong emphasis on agreement with divine objectives and patient submission.
State College science talk spotlights synthetic chewing gum made from a benzene derived coumarone. Dr Frank C Whitmore, dean of the school of chemistry, smiled as audiences heard how the gum differs from tree chewing gum. Critics teased him yet he continues to present intriguing chemical ideas to educate and provoke thought.
Miss Dorothy Webb of Hood College will present an honors paper in the chemistry department titled Chemistry and the Development of Industry in Maryland. She will discuss metallurgy ancient industries chemical production fertilizers pigments and organic product manufacture from historical beginnings to the present, with emphasis on Maryland metallurgy.
Doctors report rising trichinosis cases from undercooked pork with an Vermont outbreak of 64. A soldier’s illness led to findings of high eosinophils and fever, linked to evening roast pork. Emphasizes safe cooking and cautions against roadside meats while urging swine feeding reforms.
Local council members installed officers and welcomed new members in Hagerstown on Sunday afternoon. A banquet followed at the Dagmar hotel with state officers conducting the ceremony. From Frederick, Eleanor Hauver Ruth Kennedy Mary Russell Margaret Hartman attended.
A NEA Service quiz asks five questions about social usage in weddings. It covers invitations, responses, thank you notes, makeup, and cake, with suggested solutions and a final scenario on announcements and attendance.
A list of historical anniversaries and birthdays including Gabriel Jones Seth Warner William Steinitz and Abraham Lincoln. Also notes 1642 Montreal founded 1860 Lincoln nominated 1883 Buffalo Bill debut and 1932 Lindbergh hoax confession. Horoscope warns of fluctuating mood and authority.
Poem reflecting on lifelong friendships and distance. The author notes how time, travel, and limited leisure days prevent reuniting with those once close. Circumstances beyond control shape acts and can erase chances to reach cherished goals.
George Tecker recounts a New York lad's artful dodging by inviting guests to a nap and sheep counting. The piece wanders through tales of children acting as G-men, shooting gangsters, and a piano star turning up in a film with Jewish exile themes stirring industry chatter in Manhattan.
In Alviso California on May 17 AP report a resident walked halfway from home toward the post office to fetch letters, then realized the letters were with him and retraced half the distance. A rider then ferried him back, prompting a quirky local election note about seven registered voters running for office.
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